What We Do

(And Why We Do It Differently)

First: Why We’re Here

Most people don’t have an estate plan.
Even among those who do, most of those plans fail.

Why? Because life changes—but their plans don’t. They create a will or trust once, check the box, and then never think about it again. The lawyer moves on. The plan gathers dust. Then when the time comes to use it, it’s outdated, irrelevant, or can’t be found at all.

We’ve seen it happen too many times:

Searching for the will of so-and-so. The family remembers they met with a lawyer 30 years ago, but no one can find the documents or remember the lawyer’s name.
Help. The decedent’s estate plan was not updated since 1998, and the situation is a mess. Is there a way to fix this so these folks don’t end up on Jerry Springer?

This is the norm. Not the exception. And it’s the reason we do what we do.

We’re Not a One-Time Transaction Firm

We’re a Relationship Firm.

Think of us less like a lawyer you met once, and more like a lawyer in the family—someone you can call when life changes. We’re not here to create documents and disappear. We’re here to walk with you through every season of life and make sure your plan always reflects your current reality.

Our systems are built for longevity, clarity, and continuity—so your plan will work when it’s needed most, and your loved ones won’t be left scrambling.

Our Core Services

We offer legal planning for the big questions in life—what happens to your people, your property, and your responsibilities if something happens to you.

📝 Estate Planning

Custom will- and trust-based plans that protect you, your family, and your legacy.
We help you plan for:

  • Incapacity

  • Death

  • Asset protection (from creditors, lawsuits, or spend-down)

  • Vulnerable beneficiaries

  • Charitable goals

  • Tax-efficient wealth transfer

🏥 Medicaid Qualification & Long-Term Care Planning

We help families avoid financial disaster when paying for assisted living or nursing care.
Our Medicaid planning services include:

  • Asset protection trust planning

  • Strategic spend-down plans

  • Gifting strategies that preserve eligibility

  • Avoiding unnecessary estate recovery

⚖️ Estate Administration & Probate

When someone dies, there’s legal work to be done.
We guide families through:

  • Probate court processes

  • Trust administration

  • Asset distribution

  • Dispute resolution

We make the process clear, manageable, and as stress-free as possible during a difficult time.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guardianships & Conservatorships

When a loved one can’t make decisions for themselves, we help you protect them through the court system.
We assist with:

  • Adult guardianships

  • Conservatorships for financial protection

  • Court filings, hearings, and compliance

💼 Business Planning

Helping entrepreneurs build and protect what they’ve worked hard to create.
We provide:

  • LLC, corporation, and nonprofit formation

  • Ongoing business compliance

  • Risk management and liability protection

  • Business succession planning

 

What Makes Us Different

✅ Ongoing legal counsel—built into our process
✅ Systems that ensure your plan stays updated
✅ Compassionate, clear communication
✅ Zero judgment, full support
✅ A relationship that lasts

We want your plan to work—not just exist. And we’re here to make that happen.

Ready to start planning? → Schedule a call with Candice.

Have questions first? → Contact us today.

 
We cannot thank you enough for how quickly you gave us the reassurance we needed that everything was already place when K had his recent health scare. It made dealing with everything else so much easier knowing you had already taken care of the legal stuff and were ready to assist us with any issues that might come up. Thanks again.
— J.S., Aiston Law client